plastinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• plastic noun A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.

Senses

plastinen is used for these senses in English:

• plastic Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant. [from 17th c.]
• plastic (biology) Capable of adapting to varying conditions; characterized by environmental adaptability. [from 19th c.]
• plastic Of or pertaining to the inelastic, non-brittle, deformation of a material. [from 19th c.]

plastic — full definition

1. noun A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.
2. noun Credit or debit cards used instead of cash.
3. adj Capable of being molded or shaped; flexible rather than rigid.
4. adj Fake or insincere, especially in a shallow, image-conscious way.

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